Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Schneider Electric’s Perspectives Day Asia Reframes Risk

Cascale

Environment

NFWF Announces $1.8 Million To Support Working Lands and Restore Wildlife Habitat in the Intermountain West

Yum! Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bridging Clients and Teams: Meet Andjela Arsic

GoDaddy

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Foundation Invests $225,000 To Preserve Affordable Housing in Toledo’s Old South End

KeyBank

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Global Reach, Local Impact

Tapestry, Inc.

Health & Healthcare

How CVS Health Supports Better Heart Health

CVS Health

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Jeff Towns: Leading With Experience, Safety, and Humanity at Blue Mountain

Covia

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SLB Recognized at the World 50 2026 Impact Awards

SLB

Featured Brands

Guiding Stars: Global Goodness, Star-Earning Simplicity

Did you know that you can explore global flavors using Guiding Stars as a guide to balanced, nutrient-rich ingredients and recipes? At first it might be intimidating to recreate your favorite flavors in your own kitchen.

Newsweek: Medtronic Built a Care Platform for Ghana. Now, It’s Working in New Jersey

Alexis Kayser, Healthcare Editor at Newsweek, recently connected with Geoff Martha, CEO of Medtronic, and Dennis Pullin, CEO of Virtua Health, to learn how they transformed a tactic used in Kenya, Ghana and India into a community health program in New Jersey.

Delivering History: FedEx Helps Bring Bison Latifrons to the Smithsonian

On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History will help mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with the opening of Bison: Standing Strong.

NFWF Announces $1.8 Million To Support Working Lands and Restore Wildlife Habitat in the Intermountain West

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) recently announced nearly $1.8 million in grants to restore, improve and conserve sagebrush, mesic wet meadow and big game migratory corridor habitats in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming.

Wells Fargo Helps Drive Growth in West Charlotte With $6 Million

Wells Fargo today announced a $6 million philanthropic investment in Charlotte, North Carolina, reinforcing the company’s long‑standing commitment to the city.

What It’s Like To Grow Up With a Trach

Grace's story is a powerful look at life with a tracheostomy (trach) and the strength of a family navigating a diagnosis.

PNC Surpasses Community Benefits Plan Commitment With $119 Billion in Community Investments

Surpassing our original $88 billion commitment with $119.3 billion in capital investments, loans and philanthropic support, PNC expanded homeownership, small business growth and community revitalization initiatives in low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities nationwide.

One Million Items Collected! Taco Bell® Sauce Container U.S. Recycling Program

For years, Taco Bell’s iconic hot sauce packets have been part of fans’ biggest and boldest moments, from elevating everyday meals to inspiring fashion statements and even unforgettable marriage proposals.

Ditch “Aisle Anxiety” With Guiding Stars

According to a recent survey of US adults, more than a third of respondents experience “aisle anxiety” when grocery shopping. And 39% feel “overwhelmed” by all the options. The survey also found that the average shopper spends four minutes deliberating over each item.

Connecting Across Continents With Women of Cisco Networking Academy

Through Cisco Networking Academy, millions of learners each year gain the skills and credentials they need to lead, create, and thrive in the tech industry. Here, we’re showcasing a few of Cisco Networking Academy’s inspiring women and their unique career journeys.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Great Food Greater Purpose: Sysco Supports Southern Smoke Foundation With $1.7 Million in Relief to Food & Beverage Workers in Crisis

Sysco was proud to present the Southern Smoke Festival — celebrating five years of partnership with the Southern Smoke Foundation and raising $1.7 million to support food & beverage workers in crisis.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Whirlpool Corporation Announces $300 Million Investment in U.S. Laundry Operations, Creating 400–600 New Jobs

The Michigan-based manufacturer, which started in the U.S. in 1911 and has stayed in the U.S. throughout its history, is preparing to ramp up production at two Ohio facilities.

Innovation & Technology

Weathering With Confidence: How Lenovo Helped the Sichuan Meteorological Bureau Navigate a Complex System Migration

As extreme weather events become more common, the Sichuan Meteorological Bureau, based in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province in southwest China, plays an increasingly important role in public safety and disaster prevention.

Research, Reports & Publications

New World Bank Research in Partnership With the Mastercard Economics Institute

What happens to local businesses after a hurricane passes?

A joint study by the Mastercard Economics Institute and The World Bank economist Leora Klapper found that merchants typically lose two days’ worth of sales they never recover.

Environment

Tork Helps Make Sustainability Easier for Businesses With New Data Sharing Initiative

Tork has launched the Tork Focus4 Sustainability platform in North America to help businesses benefit from sustainable hygiene in the restroom. The platform provide information, tools, and training to help customers make informed decisions that reduce environmental impacts.

Events, Media & Communications

How AI Is Reshaping the Global Supply Chain — Join DP World and Industry Leaders at Trellis Impact 2025

At Trellis Impact 2025, leaders from across industries will gather to discuss how artificial intelligence and other innovations are driving measurable impact — from reducing emissions to improving resilience.

Sustainable Development Goals

Latest KPI Report Demonstrates Significant Progress Made by Tire Industry Project Member Companies Between 2021–2024

Latest KPI report demonstrates significant progress made by Tire Industry Project member companies between 2021-2024

Improvements across climate action, resource efficiency, responsible sourcing, circularity and other sustainability measures.

Environment

Global Heat Reduction Initiative Expands Impact With Registry Standard Version 2.0, Strengthening Alignment with ICVCM and ICROA Accreditation

The Global Heat Reduction Initiative (GHR) has released Version 2.0 of its Registry Standard, ensuring that Heat Reduction Credits seamlessly align with the integrity and transparency standards guiding the global voluntary carbon market

Environment

Food and Agriculture Organization Invites Arbor Day Foundation CEO to Speak During Global Urban Forestry Conference

Arbor Day Foundation CEO Dan Lambe invited to speak at First International Green Cities Conference, hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and UN Habitat.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Four Essential Lessons From Skills-Based Hiring

Competition for talent is fierce, but at Trane Technologies, we've discovered that skills-based hiring is the key to recruiting a highly skilled workforce from unconventional pathways.

Environment

Antea Group UK Welcomes Dan Ellis as Service Line Director for ESG

Dan Ellis joins Antea Group UK as Service Line Director for ESG, enhancing leadership in environmental stewardship and sustainability initiatives.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger Launches the R.E.A.C.T Project in Baidoa, Somalia

Through this program, thousands of small farmers in Baidoa will gain the means to produce food more efficiently, protect their land and water resources, and connect to markets in ways that increase income and reduce the drivers of hunger and humanitarian dependency in the region.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southern Company Teams Among Honorees At 2025 Fortnightly Top Innovators Conference

Two Southern Company projects recently earned national recognition, reflecting Southern Company’s commitment to innovation, collaboration and superior performance in meeting the evolving needs of customers and the grid. 

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet Bill: Demonstrating the Power of Empathy and Advocacy

Tapping into different voices, perspectives, and experiences helps businesses solve problems, reveals new opportunities to grow, and encourages contributions that better support people and communities.

Responsible Production & Consumption

SCS Standards and Assurance Systems Releases Revised SCS-111 Certification Standard for Rigid Core Resilient Flooring

SCS Standards and Assurance Systems is pleased to announce the publication of version 2.0 of the SCS-111 Certification Standard for Rigid Core Resilient Flooring.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Guide to Better Buying’s 7 Purchasing Practices for Decent Work

Do you know Better Buying’s seven key purchasing practices? Read Lindsay Wright’s latest blog to re-familiarize yourself ahead of the upcoming Better Buying Purchasing Practices Index (BBPPI) report 2025.

Events, Media & Communications

New Benevity Impact Labs Research Reveals a Confidence Gap Among Global Grantmakers

Benevity Inc., the global provider of social impact software, today announced the release of a first-of-its-kind research report exploring the state of corporate grantmaking around the world.

Innovation & Technology

Listen Now: Smarter, Safer, Stronger: How AI Is Redefining Global Supply Chains

DP World and Supply Chain Dive's studioID unveil new insights on how artificial intelligence is reshaping logistics for efficiency, resilience, and sustainability — now available in a new podcast episode.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Futurpreneur Expert Exchange Sponsored by FedEx Empowers Canada’s Young Entrepreneurs

FedEx and Futurpreneur have teamed up to help Canada’s next wave of business founders, delivering free, practical guidance through an insightful webinar series called Expert Exchange sponsored by FedEx.

Innovation & Technology

All the Cool Girls Get Fired Authors Used GoDaddy To Turn Setbacks Into Power Moves

Media veterans and authors Laura Brown and Kristina O'Neill know what it's like to turn a career setback into a launchpad. Now, as they hit the road to promote their new book, All The Cool Girls Get Fired, they are teaming up with GoDaddy to provide others with the answer.

Events, Media & Communications

Advancing Sustainability Communications With New Features and Capabilities

Over the past year, 3BL, the leading platform for sustainability and impact communications, has rolled out a series of powerful product upgrades and architectural advancements designed to transform how organizations share, measure, and optimize their ESG and impact stories.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Concerned Citizens of Cook County and Georgia Interfaith Power & Light Reduce Energy Burdens in South Georgia

Concerned Citizens of Cook County and Georgia Interfaith Power & Light are reducing energy burdens and preparing local churches to become resilience centers with a Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grant from a collaborative of Georgia-focused funders.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

DICK'S Sporting Goods Plans To Hire 14,000 Seasonal Teammates for 2025 Holiday Shopping Season

DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) announced recently that it expects to hire approximately 14,000 seasonal teammates for the upcoming 2025 holiday season. The company's eighth-annual "National Signing Day" will take place on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

Health & Healthcare

Guiding Stars: Nourishing Meals With Five Ingredients or Less

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder of the impact cancer has on the diagnosed individual and their loved ones. Among the many outcomes of treatment can be physical and mental exhaustion for daily activities like cooking.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wesco 2025 Sustainability Report: Wesco Cares Philanthropic Program

Giving back to our communities is an essential part of who we are. That commitment is the inspiration behind Wesco Cares. The corporate philanthropic program allows Wesco to make a positive and lasting impact within the communities where our employees work and reside.

Latest Campaigns

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

Subaru Share the Love® Event

Since the launch of the Subaru Share the Love Event in 2008, Subaru of America and our retailers have donated more than $256 million to charity, with...

CARE Corporate Partnerships

CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.

Employee and Community Engagement

At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...

Drawdown Georgia

Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...

Accelerating access to healthcare technology

We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...

Putting 'H' (Humanity and Health) Into ESG

Putting 'H' (Humanity and Health) Into ESG

Halo Awards

The Halo Awards are the social impact sector’s longest-running recognition of excellence in corporate–nonprofit partnerships. For more than two...

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...